Mustang Move-In 2026
Mustang Move-In begins Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026. More than 9,200 students will move into Cal Poly housing during the event.
Temporary traffic and parking changes will be in place to support a safe and efficient move-in for students, families and employees. The most significant impacts will occur all day Tuesday, Aug. 18, and Wednesday, Aug. 19.
Students, Faculty, and Staff: Plan ahead for Aug. 18-19
- Enter campus only through California Boulevard or Highland Drive.
- Park only in the designated employee lots listed below.
- Grand Avenue will be closed from Slack Street to Perimeter Road.
- Allow additional travel time and follow posted signs and directions from traffic-control personnel.
Employees whose positions allow an alternate work location are encouraged to consult their supervisors in advance about approved options for Aug. 18-19.
Access and parking maps
Select a student neighborhood below to view its Mustang Move-In traffic, arrival and parking map.
Employee traffic and parking map
Access and parking changes for Tuesday, Aug. 18, and Wednesday, Aug. 19. Green indicates employee and summer commuter student permitted zones; red indicates road and parking closures. Service Road will be open to all vehicles during move-in.
Download the employee traffic and parking map (PDF)
Campus map of access and parking during Mustang Move-In on Aug. 18-19. Green marks employee and summer commuter student permitted parking and travel zones, including lots C-1, C-2, C-3, C-4, C-7, H-2a, H-2b, H-2c, H-4, H-10 and H-11. Red marks road and parking closures. Service Road will be open to all traffic. Complete access, parking and closure information is provided in the surrounding webpage text.
Tuesday, Aug. 18, and Wednesday, Aug. 19
All traffic and parking restrictions listed below will be in effect all day.
Driving to campus
If you are driving to campus, please:
- Enter campus only through California Boulevard or Highland Drive.
- Avoid Slack Street and connecting roads between Foothill Boulevard and Grand Avenue.
- Allow additional travel time and follow posted signs and directions from traffic-control personnel.
- Use Service Road between California Boulevard and Perimeter Road; it will be open to all vehicles during move-in.
Road closures
The following roads will be closed:
- Grand Avenue from Slack Street to Perimeter Road.
- Perimeter Road between Grand Avenue and Village Drive.
Transit service changes
All Grand Avenue transit stops will be closed Aug. 18-19. All SLO Transit and RTA bus routes will use a temporary stop on California Boulevard next to O'Neill Green.
To stay up to date on transit detours, visit the SLO Transit and RTA webpages.
Employee and student commuter parking
On-campus employee and summer student commuter parking will be limited to the following lots:
Summer resident student parking
- Students with summer resident permits may park in Structure 131, R3 or R4 during move-in.
- Beginning Aug. 20, student permit parking is prohibited in staff spaces until after 5 p.m.
Parking facilities closed for move-in operations
Thursday, Aug. 20
No move-in-related road or parking lot closures are planned. All parking lots and structures will be open to permitted users.
Friday, Aug. 21
No road closures are planned. Parking will be available in all normally permitted locations except H-16, which will be reserved for move-in participants. Expect heavy traffic along Highland Drive, Via Carta and Village Drive.
Saturday, Aug. 22
No parking lot or road closures are planned. Expect minor traffic around Poly Canyon Village for unassisted move-in.
Traffic assistance and updates
Directional signs and traffic-control personnel will be stationed throughout campus during move-in to assist motorists and direct vehicles to available parking.
This page will be updated throughout Mustang Move-In. Check back before traveling to campus for the latest traffic, access and parking information.
